A. Lee Dulcimer

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@caroleadams5050 Ай бұрын

Mine has 72 strings. I hate tuning it. I use a pick to pluck each string. Fortunately it stays in tune pretty well. but I love playing and its worth it.

@aleedulcimer Ай бұрын

Agreed! Now that my current dulcimer is a few years old, it holds tune for a while. Thank goodness! :) Definitely worth it when I take the time to tune it! (And it's time to do that. lol)

@hiw9528 Ай бұрын

Where can I get sheets music of O'Carolan for hammered dulcimer?

@aleedulcimer Ай бұрын

I got this one from a Quarantune workshop. I've gotten others from random books I've picked up throughout the years and others from my teacher.

@hiw9528 Ай бұрын

I often can practice only between 9 and 10 pm due to my work. My neighbour asked me about my harp-like sounding instrument. And if I could play only at the weekend when he would be off. He did not say that I practice too late in the evening. He wanted me to practice only at the weekend when he would not hear anything. But he had to admit that the sound is soft and gentle. (I play with the leather side of my hammers.) I kindly answered that practicing only at the weekend is not possible.

@aleedulcimer Ай бұрын

Yeah, sometimes we can't do the things our neighbors ask of us.

@Books_on_the_Brain 2 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏

@brianseley1146 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your dulcimer experiences with us, I would love someday to play an event

@aleedulcimer 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! If you have any local farmers markets or similar venues, reach out to them early. My particular market books their musicians in March. One year they even reached out to me in February.

@chimaerarts 3 ай бұрын

It sounds great

@aleedulcimer 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MD-hk8xq 4 ай бұрын

Do you mind sharing maker of your hammers? TY!

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

These are TK O'Brien hammers that came with the dulcimer. I added the moleskin myself, but they came with the felt I'm playing with in this recording.

@Srtw163 4 ай бұрын

Woow so beautiful warm sound it's really brightness like crystals magic glow feel . Im looking for this instrument Where could I find this instrument? How could I find this ? From where do I get this?

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! This is a hammered dulcimer. It's easiest to buy one straight from a company that make them. Some of the best known companies are Masterworks, Dusty Strings, and Songbird. There's a bunch of others if you want to shop around though.

@theresonancenook 4 ай бұрын

Hi!!! I was wondering if you have any ideas I could use for substitutes for hammers 😅

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

I've never actually tried using anything but hammered dulcimer hammers on my instruments. However, I once saw a video here on KZbin of someone trying all sorts of weird things to play the Irish Washerwoman. Some of the things they tried were pens and hammers made out of Legos. Haha. You might want to look and see if that video is still available.

@theresonancenook 4 ай бұрын

@@aleedulcimer thanks so much!

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

No problem!

@AnaHurcumb 4 ай бұрын

I've watched Mary and the witch's flower 🌹🌹🌹🌹

@TrebizondMusic-cm6fp 4 ай бұрын

I think I'd better put this on my to-learn list.

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

It's a fun piece to play!

@TrebizondMusic-cm6fp 4 ай бұрын

I remember singing this in junior high choir; my wife also sang it as a lullaby to our children when they were little.

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful song!

@TrebizondMusic-cm6fp 4 ай бұрын

I got to play very briefly at a farmers' market last summer - on the other kind of dulcimer; I hope to do more of that this summer. I have played at ren faires: pretty much all day long, often to no audience. Paying dues, paying dues...

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Farmers Markets can definitely be fun! The one I talk about in this video went pretty well and lots of people stopped to listen. I went back to the same market last summer though and didn't get much in the way of audience. I actually just signed up for a music slot at that market for the upcoming summer, so I hope it goes better this time!

@TrebizondMusic-cm6fp 4 ай бұрын

@@aleedulcimerI hope so too!

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KenjiKomatsuzaki 4 ай бұрын

素晴らしい演奏！

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

聞いてくれてありがとうございます！

@74grad63 4 ай бұрын

Love your playing style and choice of material. Is there a HD book you can recommend for O'Carolan Sheet music?

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunately, I've gotten my O'Carolan music from teachers and workshops, so I don't have a book to recommend. Sorry!

@hiw9528 4 ай бұрын

There is a very good tuning app called "Tonal Energy Tuner", very precise and it comes together with a metronome. So one does not need to buy an extra tuner. How did you tune the 5th interval?

@hiw9528 4 ай бұрын

Very beautiful. Can you recommend a book with music of O'Carolan suitable for hammered dulcimer?

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunately, I've gotten all of my O'Carolan music from teachers and workshops so I can't recommend a book. However, Karen Alley has a free download of a lovely Captain O'Kane arrangement that you can find on her website!

@VeronikaPianist 4 ай бұрын

Its so beautiful❤

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@RachelRamirezCaroline 4 ай бұрын

I love watching and listening to you play. Thank you for another video!

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you for watching! <3

@hiw9528 4 ай бұрын

Beautifully played! Do you play a Master Works hammered dulcimer? The bridges look similar to those of my instrument but your instrument itself is different. For how long do you play already?

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I have a Master Works dulcimer. It's a Russel Cook edition that I got in 2021. I've been playing since around 2015.

@Books_on_the_Brain 4 ай бұрын

Lovely! Do you have sheet music off camera, or do you memorize these before you film? Hope you're doing well!

@aleedulcimer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Everything I play is memorized. It's really hard to look at sheet music and play at the same time. Haha. I hope you're doing well too!

@the-sierra-werra 5 ай бұрын

Me the cat chillin! ;) 💕😎

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Izzy used to be a fan of the dulcimer. I'm not sure she is anymore. lol

@the-sierra-werra 4 ай бұрын

😊😊😊@@aleedulcimer

@susisabinehandpananddulcim4635 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful! ❤

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@petersvan7880 5 ай бұрын

So beautiful!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@douggiddings 5 ай бұрын

Nice!! One of my favorites to play.

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's definitely a great tune!

@CAGibbs44 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous arrangement! I agree, you don't need more notes to make this lovely tune sound wonderful.

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I agree!

@Books_on_the_Brain 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful as always, thanks for sharing!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@cf-kw5qo 5 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful tune

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MD-hk8xq 5 ай бұрын

I know this is a while since you posted this, but can you point in direction of what arrangement you used? No worries if not, TY!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I got the arrangement from a teacher years ago and I don't know where they got it. Sorry!

@MD-hk8xq 5 ай бұрын

No worries, it never hurts to ask!@@aleedulcimer

@MD-hk8xq 5 ай бұрын

I’m really interested in your first hammer dulcimer purchase, however, there is no link ? Ty!!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

My first dulcimer is a 13/12 TK O'Brien. At the time, I was able to buy it through their website, but it looks like they only sell through dealers now. There's a list of places they sell through on their website though! Good luck!

@MD-hk8xq 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!@@aleedulcimer

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

No problem!

@MD-hk8xq 5 ай бұрын

I reached out and they only make the natural top, they don't make the black top anymore, sadly. the black top is much more preferable to me. anyway, I really appreciate you took the time to respond!🙏@@aleedulcimer

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

That's too bad that they don't make the black top anymore. It's really helpful in certain lighting. Best of luck finding an instrument! Have you looked into Songbird dulcimers? I find that they have a similar tone to TK O'Brien. I'm not sure if they do black tops though.

@MD-hk8xq 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! I really did try to find the answer before throwing out this question, but no luck. What is the first dulcimer brand you bought that you use in earlier videos? I'm a beginner and looking to puchase.....TY in advance!!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! My first dulcimer is a 13/12 TK O'Brien. When I bought it, they had a smaller and larger model too, but I don't know what's available now.

@JoshG78 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like the beginning credits of a final fantasy game lol

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Haha. I can see that!

@bobmurdoch4719 5 ай бұрын

I have not heard the dulcimer since I was a wee boy in the 40s on board the Clyde steamers. Lovely sound.

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@Retro6502 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful and wonderfully played! One of my favorite songs!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Books_on_the_Brain 5 ай бұрын

That was so beautiful and calming, thank you!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for listening! <3

@tygrahof9268 5 ай бұрын

LOVE this instrument with all my heart! Wonderful!!

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Hammered dulcimers really are pretty instruments! Thank you!

@mikuhatsune184 5 ай бұрын

Very pretty! 🤗

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ajlacostewm 5 ай бұрын

Boy! if i can get my hands on one. I wouldn't be able to play written music but I know I can make music.

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

I know dulcimer players who can't read music and are experts!

@sandrapierce9504 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@JRLee_MtnHigh 6 ай бұрын

Yes, interested! Always glad to hear from you!

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll see what I can put together! :)

@VeronikaPianist 6 ай бұрын

Enjoy listening😍

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@russelldday 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I would be interested! For the last several years, you've been just enough ahead of me in skill level that I'm challenged, while not so far ahead that I'm lost. I have improved tremendously because of you! I live off the beaten path, and teachers don't exist here, so you've been my de facto instructor.

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

You have to have surpassed me while I took a year off! I also live in an area without any in person teachers. The teacher I was working with (and hope to be back in contact with soon!) met with me over Zoom. These days, I believe most hammered dulcimer teachers have an online lesson option because they're so few and far apart as are the students. There's also another Quarantune coming up in February and class registration is open for another few days!

@russelldday 5 ай бұрын

@@aleedulcimer Yep - where would we be without Quarantune? And I also have to commend you. You're playing does not show any ill effects of having taken a year off.

@aleedulcimer 5 ай бұрын

I'm definitely looking forward to the next Quarantune. And thanks! It feels good to be back!

@carolepylant1015 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. A lovely haunting song. A fan inTexas

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@carolepylant1015 6 ай бұрын

Awesome playing. Thank you for sharing

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@ryanporter9805 6 ай бұрын

It was a traditional Irish love song before it was a war song: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moorlough_Shore

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing!

@aliciarobertson4979 6 ай бұрын

Exquisite! ❤️🎼 Thank you. 😊

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ErichOverhultz 6 ай бұрын

What model of dulcimer do you play? It has a very nice tone. I just learned that piece yesterday and posted it on KZbin. Pretty amazing that a musical piece written 293 years ago still has people doing their own interpretations of it to this day.

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

I agree that it's pretty amazing that we're still playing pieces from so long ago. Turlough O'Carolan is my favorite composer to play on dulcimer and he's also from a long time ago. In this video, I'm playing my TK O'Brien 13/12 dulcimer. I have since purchased a Master Works Russel Cook edition. I've had it since 2021 and I love it!

@ErichOverhultz 6 ай бұрын

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJiydpegn7yIaZosi=6OCnE7u7TBMNI0CV This is me playing it....mine is a 12/11 TK O'Brien. Since you went to the larger model, did you find it a big adjustment going to strings that are closer together? I play a few O' Carolan pieces, like Carolan's Draught, Planxty George Brabizon, and Si Beagh Si More. Can you imagine making a living as a blind harpist back then?!!!

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

I'll check it out. Thanks for the link! I definitely had an adjustment period when I moved to the larger dulcimer, but it didn't take too long to figure out. The biggest difference was the placement of some notes changed, so I had to adjust the way I played a few tunes. I cannot imagine life as a blind harpist, but O'Carolan definitely made it work!

@spary5751 6 ай бұрын

Very haunting rendition, i must say.

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ErichOverhultz 6 ай бұрын

Nice job!

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@VeronikaPianist 6 ай бұрын

Very beautiful❤️❤️

@aleedulcimer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy New Year!

@VeronikaPianist 6 ай бұрын

@@aleedulcimer You are welcome☺️ Happy New Year🥳

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